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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1899
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic compilation of political names, places, and events from early 20th century debates. Mentions of Franklin D Roosevelt era figures, Kentucky and Nebraska topics, and discussions of trusts, territorial expansion, and a mood of upcoming elections.
The piece laments the relocation of a pivotal American literary hub from Boston to Chicago, praising Chicago’s rise through a new era of publishing. It credits writers from the Midwest, notes cultural and regional shifts, and asserts the growth of an authentic regional voice challenging Eastern dominance.
A garbled text sample discusses American letters and national vigor, praising diverse state outputs. It references Mason’s Resolution, Wat Fa, and a debate on English relations, contrasting republican ideals with Revolutionary era echoes, and hints at editorial aims amid a contested platform.
A ragged excerpt from the Globe depicts rambling observations on faith, education, class, and moral standards in Atchison. It references Episcopalian and Methodist affiliations, debates on public behavior, and a child’s curiosity amid disorderly reflections on family life and social norms.
A fragmented collection of quirky lines about moving pictures drinks luck and animals, touching on village life and misused sayings. It hints at social roles and peculiar habits, with several humorous observations on education vanity and leisure amid a cozy community setting.
A woman joins a club then her husband adapts by eating out and moving furniture to reveal control over wants. The piece humorously notes gendered shopping and household power dynamics with mock mystery and decoration schemes.
A committee announces a Tuesday December 1 trip from Wamega to Topeka with morning departure from Swenego and evening return. Extraordinary round trip rates apply to Bellevue St Marrs Rosaville Silver Lake venues as balances from contributions fund the event.
Winfield officials spar over a joint arrangement to dismiss liquor cases. The Temperance Union claims extortion and bad faith, alleging $250 paid to attorneys and a $100 fine, while County Attorney Hargis protests the settlement and seeks to set aside the agreement. The dispute centers on alleged private profits and whether the union acted in good faith.
Wichita resident Detron A. Leeeh sues First National Bank of Arkansas City and others in federal court seeking $7,510 plus costs alleging fraud and conspiracy by officers to liquidate the Ark City bank while insolvent. He claims property values were overstated and creditors misled. seeks action to recover assets and prevent improper sales.
Cofferville city actions authorize a three member committee to investigate Cofferville Mining & Gas Company and appoint an attorney to begin proceedings to forfeit the franchise and revoke the current operations. The council notes the firm has failed to meet terms, with no stated remedy or extension.
Arcola farmer presents an itemized cost of broom corn production for the season. Land use 33 years?, team and implements not included, harvesting and marketing costs plus incidental expenses total $1.25 and $1745.
The document outlines calculations for a farm operation calculating net income from broomcorn and brush. It cites a net crop value of 6270 per acre, expenses of 25 per acre, and various costs including 80 per ton and 1818 per acre for land use, concluding about 444 per acre profit and 2054 cent per quart of brush in a damaged transcription.
A skull and carved artifacts were unearthed from a mound on a creek southwest of Wichita. The skull is likely that of a white trapper or trader, with peculiar scars and a knife-like head. A large stone hammer weighs several pounds and artifacts show skilled workmanship, as archaeologists note.
Horton reports the Gospel Temperance Union has secured sufficient evidence against Horton jointists and will pay $50 to witnesses. Three men have volunteered to testify, and a plan aims to shield witnesses by directing the reward to the rightful recipient.
Wichita dispatch reports Mrs Lucy Hunnicutt died in the Cherokee Strip near Hunnewell in September. Attorney Jobin Davis of Wichita says Lat tinarly filed $1,000 in bills found under a carpet at Mr Bunnicutt’s house. Mrs Hunnicutt, formerly Miss Crow of Putnam County Indiana, left an inheritance mystery tied to her late spouse and farm life amid shifting fortunes and local help.
In the Westena Star case Grinstead is convicted of contempt for targeting Senator Fulton's alleged attempt to sway a county clerk. Fulton faces a separate libel conviction in Parsons involving a new crime wave story. Grinstead has been jailed since Monday with bond forfeiture. related charges against Frank Elliott of the Troy Times remain unresolved.
Two prominent St Marys figures, Colonel James Graham and Colonel Cunnehan, nearly died after mistaking a bottle of corrosive sublimate for whisky. Both drank from a similarly wrapped bottle. doctors fought to save them overnight. Graham is noted as a Spanish War veteran and local ceremonialist.
The town now hosts two open saloons paying the monthly fire tax of $20 each. Prohibition sentiment remains in the minority and struggles to halt the drift, though strong efforts are being made to stop the practice.
Mitch er of the United States Mine Workers arranged a $5,000 bond for Joan PB. Reese a member of the national exclusive committee of the Whited Mine Workers. He was serving a 60 day contempt sentence for participating in the Kagens coal strike and left immediately after release to lead the strike in Kansas. He defied Judge Williams stating he did nothing deserving punishment and would repeat acts the court deemed contempt.
Pittsburg December 12 Attorn Campbell reports a decision in the United States Court of Claims in favor of Melvin Ross a former resident of Montana Territory who had a herd of fine horses stolen by the Crow Indians on the night of May 1 1367 The amount awarded is 22 years.
Chanute Kansas, December 12. Authorities and the gas plant clash over price. The city demanded 4 cents per thousand feet, the private plant would not go below 58 cents. The plant plans removal to another site, leaving the city in darkness after today.
State Live Stock Association will meet in the court house at Emporia December 28 at 2 oclock to protest dramatic railroad rate changes and seek better service for live stock shipments. J W Robinson and George Plunk, president and secretary, sign the notice inviting all stockmen and interested parties to attend.
In Fort Scott Kansas the week’s three murder suspects remained in custody without bail as witnesses testified. Prosecutors described the case, with detectives reporting a brutal scene and a bloodied weapon found at the scene. Gear, the third prisoner, faced confession hints as lawyers argued in court.
Horton citizens will vote on municipal ownership of the waterworks at an estimated cost of 40000 to the city. The proposal would replace the current hydrant rental and private supply, with taxpayers funding bonds and a 100 per year levy, under a twenty year franchise proposal.
Chanute plans a new gas venture with Besic-auer developing a facility to serve Stamdard Clom pany. The city loaned land to LN. Knapp of Omaha Gas Co. The new firm aims to sit near Chanute's well, raising concerns over potential impact. Resigns to become a Santa Fe detective. City council meeting set for December 18.
A report notes Marshal James A. Gilbert intends to resign or shift roles within the Satia Pe detective force as changes ripple through the Southern Kansan division. The opening follows the resignation of a Latia Fe detective who moved to Huck Ieland, with Detective Tobin of the Union Pacific moving to Cheyenne Wyoming.
Oberlin Der reports the Guertin tour dry and machine shops near completion with about $2,000 spent and 300 contributed by citizens. Sears, formerly of Lane counts, built and put the plant into operation. Sears expresses pride in the neighborhood as he faced opposition during legislative contests.
Osborne reports appointees for census enumeration across the district listing enumerators for several counties and towns. The notice instructs supervisors to assign duties, with work to begin in March or April and be completed by June 5.
Leavenworth dispatch reports that local veterans reception at the National Soldiers home is overrun and no more soldiers will be admitted. Officials indicate only those needing care will be considered as post-war veteran demobilization continues and plans are made for summer rack deployment and relief.
Sweethearts E A Sharp and his bride united after a 30 year separation. Once youths in Myrbo, New York, both endured widower and widow paths before reuniting in Minneapolis on December 5. Judge Appol e officiated the marriage becoming their shared future.
Fort Scott officials will recommend municipal ownership of the waterworks to voters. They argue the plan could be self sustaining within a limited period, saving earnings to cover costs without raising taxes or imposing new charges.
Horton council plans to issue licenses to every businessman to replace the $100 monthly payments halted by the joint wars. The move aims to keep the city out of debt by funding expenses through license revenues instead of debt.
A reported shortage at McLains is being addressed with a strong effort to cover a debt estimated between twelve and thirteen thousand dollars. The National Mil and Elevator Corp assists, aiming to settle the deficit. Merchandise valued at 4,200 at Savonshore has reportedly been turned over to cover the claim.
A cryptic report from Saline County describes an unaccounted cat that allegedly chews tobacco, with owner Peter Nelson of Bridgeport linked to the animal and its odd behavior. The piece merges a stray feline anecdote with a Kansas pension list noting multiple beneficiaries and amounts in Leavenworth and nearby towns.
John Wyatt, a Civil War veteran from Montgomery County, Kansas, died after an accidental shooting Monday afternoon while playing with a pistol. His funeral will be held Tuesday, conducted by the G A R. Wyatt left a wife and five children. His death follows a fall during a dispute with a sister over a gun at the scene.
A planned grist mill for Atwood moves forward with construction set to begin in December. The project aims to add steam powered machinery and a staple facility to process grain, supported by local financiers and partners.
Fragmentary OCR shows a person named James O. Greason seeking health in Arkansas due to long rheumatism. The text is garbled but indicates a health-focused notice or personal appeal from Atwons Der 12 The editor. Further readable details are unclear.
A report describes a hunting incident near George Dokite’s ranch in Buwth Keeray. Three antisops died during sand nif hunting. Investigators said a butcher, Phir, was presented to Mr. Dodds-Lakin for inquiry.
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